Malcolm has given his pediatric patient three vaccines. Documentation is being placed in the patient's chart. Malcolm knows that he must document: (Select all that apply.)
1. The lot number of the vaccine.
2. The site of the injection.
3. The date of administration.
4. The consent for administration.
5. The side effects the patient exhibited.
1, 2, 3, 4
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1. Needed for documentation
2. Needed for documentation
3. Needed for documentation
4. Needed for documentation
5. This is not required initially unless the patient exhibits a side effect.
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1. Neuropathy 2. Retinopathy 3. Heart disease 4. Renal disease 5. Poor circulation
The client who is 2 days postoperative from a right-sided total knee replacement says he is tired of being in the supine position. What other position could be used safely for this client?
A. On the operative side B. On the nonoperative side C. Prone with the knee completely extended D. In any position of comfort the client desires
The nurse recognizes the infant's grasp reflex when the infant's
a. Fingers close around objects placed in the palm b. Fingers grasp with the opposing thumb c. Thumb and index finger grasp d. Two hands attempt to grasp an object
It is important that nurses are involved in health policy because:
a. Government and policy have a large impact on nursing and health. b. Policy affects nursing values as set forth by Florence Nightingale. c. Political science is a course of study that parallels nursing. d. Nurses must interpret laws to fit their practice.